(updated 12/10/13)

Troop Committee Meeting - Meeting previously scheduled for Dec 12 has been CANCELED.  The committee will next meet on Thu, Jan 7.

FCT Advancement Session - Tue, Dec 17, 6:30p, Scout Room.

Troop Meeting - Tue, Jan 7, 6:30p, Scout Room.

Troop Committee Meeting - Thu, Jan 9, 6:00p, SJD Rm 208.

P-55 Pinewood Derby - Sat, Jan 11, SJD gym.  Den chiefs assist with the race.

P-55 Arrow of Light - Sat, Jan 11, Scout Room.  New scouts received into T-55.

Orientation for new scouts and parents - Sun, Jan 12, 1:00p-2:30p, Scout Room.

Troop Meeting - Tue, Jan 14, 6:30p, Scout Room.

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events

At the Court of Honor on Tuesday, December 10, Troop 55 presented rank advancements and merit badges earned in the two prior months.  In addition, Hunter Hasley, Robert Langdon and Jacob Pesikoff received their Eagle Scout ranks.  If you earned a merit badge or new rank and did not receive your award at the Court of Honor, please see Mrs. Barnes at one of the upcoming Troop Meetings.

The next Court of Honor will be on Tuesday, Feb 4 at 6:30p.

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Merit Badge News

Counselors Wanted: If you are interested in being a Counselor for any of the Merit Badges, please contact Merit Badge Coordinator Donna Glover via email or stop by the sign-up table on a Tuesday evening.

Did you know the Troop has a recommended sequence for Scouts to take merit badge courses? Take a look the Troop Handbook on the Troop website, to see what history has taught us about age-appropriate merit badges.

(updated 12/10/13)

Policy on Active Participation
One of the BSA requirements for rank advancement is to participate actively in the activities of the troop and patrol.  At a meeting of the Troop Committee on Nov 14, a definition of "active participation" for rank advancement was approved.  To view that policy, click this link.

Advancement reports and contact lists
Updated advancement reports have been posted to this website.  There is a separate report for each scout that shows rank advancement, merit badges earned, and leadership positions held.  This information is based on the Court of Honor on December 10.  Click on "Records" under Advancement in the index.
 
Updated contact lists for scouts and adult leaders have also been posted.  Click on "Membership" in the index.

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training

Youth Training:
NYLT, Dec 26-31   ►   Link

Adult Training:
Fast Start, online course   ►   Link
This is Scouting, online   ►   Link
Youth Protection, online   ►   Link
SM/ASM Specific, Feb 15   ►   Link
Climb Instructr,Part I,Feb 21-23 ► Contact
Outdoor Skills, Apr 16, 26-27 ► Link
Climb Instructor, Part II, May 2-4 ► Contact

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Need to add or remove your email to/from the mailing list? To make changes, please provide the updated info to Jenny Kempner at registrar@troop55.org or 713-524-0003.